Alright, let's dig in folks! We're talking San Diego FC versus Colorado Rapids here - mighty clash! Both sides have players pulling weight, but let's focus on the big dogs. Over in the Rockies, Colorado boasts the distinct accuracy of Navarro and Mihailović, though their goalies Zack Steffen and Nicholas Defreitas-Hansen, need a bit more bite in the saves department.
Meanwhile, San Diego FC's got a keeper in CJ dos Santos who can save a turkey from Thanksgiving dinner. Talking attackers, their front line is as thrilling as a roller coaster ride. Lozano's making net bulge three times already, and Anders Dreyer ain't far behind, while Milan Iloski provides that crucial support.
Now history has a funny way of repeating itself, so they say - but will it hold true? You might recall the Rocky boys pipped San Diego 3-2 in their last facing. Adding to it, San Diego even managed to pull off an impressive win streak recently, despite a slight stumble against Saint Louis City SC. Colorado, on the other hand, hasn't exactly been raining goals, in fact, they've been leaking them in the recent matches, at least a couple more than they'd like.
So, given the odds, do we ride off into the sunset with the San Diego FC or hike up the mountains with Colorado Rapids? Based on general form, the skill of the headline players, and the trends in recent clashes, we might be packing our beach gear instead of hiking boots.
So here it is, drumroll, please!
Albert’s Prediction: San Diego FC by 2